US Bridges

Liberty Landing RD over Cates Br

Fair

Clay County, Missouri · S 20 T 51 N R 31 W · Structure no. 20116

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Liberty Landing RD over Cates Br is a concrete slab carrying Liberty Landing RD over Cates Br in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLiberty Landing RD
CrossesCates Br
LocationS 20 T 51 N R 31 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyClay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.21521, -94.40586
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic480 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Liberty Landing RD over Cates Br built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Liberty Landing RD over Cates Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Liberty Landing RD over Cates Br carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Liberty Landing RD over Cates Br?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Liberty Landing RD over Cates Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.